Glazed Cornish Hens
When you're looking for a great dish to celebrate a special occasion, these glazed Cornish hens hit the mark. But make sure you prepare enough -- your guests are sure to come back for seconds... and possibly thirds.
Ingredients
- 4 Cornish hens
- 1/2 cup(s) melted butter
- 1 Glaze:
- 1/2 cup(s) whole cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup(s) orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup(s) mandarin orange segments
- 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped onion
Instructions
- Rinse hens and pat dry.
- Coat inside and out with butter.
- Place hens on rack in shallow roasting pan.
- Roast in preheated 425 oven for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 375 and roast 45 minutes longer, basting occasionally.
- During last 20 minutes, brush hens with glaze several times.
- Glaze again before serving.
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- Ready in 1 hour and 25 min.
Nutrition
Calories: 1044.39kcalCarbohydrates: 177.09gProtein: 17.32gFat: 30.41gSaturated Fat: 13.96gCholesterol: 140.79mgSodium: 673.88mgFiber: 1.84gSugar: 154.44g
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